Discussion
- What might be some of the reasons the disciples were rebuking those bringing their little children to Jesus?
- How did Jesus respond to the disciples in verses 14-16?
- What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God like a little child?
- What premise is Jesus challenging in his interaction with the rich young ruler?
- The law as given by God to Moses serves what purpose today?
- What was the thing the rich young ruler was lacking despite all his “good” works? What was Jesus hoping the rich young ruler would understand and choose to give up?
- Why is it easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich person to enter the kingdom of God?
- Why were the disciples astonished by Jesus’s statements in verses 23-25?
- According to Jesus, what will those that give up position and prominence for the sake of the gospel receive?
Application - Where might God be calling me to greater dependence on Him and recognition of my position in life as His child?
- Like he blessed the little children, how has Jesus blessed me and those around me that follow him?
- Where might my external actions and my inward attitude not align when it comes to my relationship with God and others?
- In consideration of the statement “Money is a marvelous servant but a terrible master,” what status does money in my life hold today?
- Like Peter, is God revealing to me in my Christian walk that I am asking, "What will I get out of this?" instead of "What I have, I will gladly give for Christ"?
- What does God want me to do when I realize that I may love/idolized something more than Him?
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